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GU05 WKY

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,245 mi
Last recorded134,245 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres slightly worn on the outer shoulder

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%.Requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Jan 2017 134,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres slightly worn on the outer shoulder

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%.Requires adjustment or repair

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 95,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,107 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,697 miles

o/s and n/s front flexible brake hoses perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,199 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,106 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,927 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,010 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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GU05 WKY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 WKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU05 WKY registered?

GU05 WKY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is GU05 WKY safe to buy?

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